EP0763989A4 - Triple zone mascara brush - Google Patents
Triple zone mascara brushInfo
- Publication number
- EP0763989A4 EP0763989A4 EP96911477A EP96911477A EP0763989A4 EP 0763989 A4 EP0763989 A4 EP 0763989A4 EP 96911477 A EP96911477 A EP 96911477A EP 96911477 A EP96911477 A EP 96911477A EP 0763989 A4 EP0763989 A4 EP 0763989A4
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- section
- bristles
- mascara brush
- brush according
- diameter
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
- A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
- A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
- A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
- A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
- A46B3/18—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
- A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
- A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
- A46B9/06—Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
- A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S15/00—Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
- Y10S15/05—Varied length bristle
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S15/00—Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
- Y10S15/06—Varied composition bristle
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to the field of mascara brushes, and in particular to mascara brushes having more than one type of bristle.
- the typical mascara brush of the prior art comprises a multiplicity of bristles mounted to a helically twisted wire, such that the free ends of the bristles are disposed in a spiral configuration.
- the shape of the brush is generally cylindrical, having bristles of uniform length throughout the length of the brush, or conical, having progressively shorter bristles toward the brush tip. Bristle density varies, sometimes according to bristle diameter, but is generally known to be in the range of 10 to 60 bristles per turn.
- the twisted wire axis is usually supplied with a handle at the end opposite the bristles. This handle also typically serves as the cap for the mascara container which houses the brush when it is not in use and carries the mascara supply.
- the conventional mascara brush employs bristles of nylon composition. These bristles are typically cylindrical in shape and have a generally circular cross-section, although many other shapes are taught in the art.
- the suppleness of the bristle material is essential for the purpose of picking up the mascara from the container and transporting it to the eyelashes.
- this type of bristle often results in clumping during application, because, while the bristles are soft enough to properly transport the mascara, they are too soft to provide the combing effect necessary to achieve uniform distribution of mascara to the eyelashes. As a result, a separate instrument has been required to comb the lashes during application with the conventional brush.
- U.S. Patent Nos. 4,733,425 and 5,161,554 disclose the use of certain bristle types which, when used with the conventional twisted wire axis, result in a non-spiral bristle configuration.
- U.S. Patent No. 4,733,425, for example, discloses the use of hollow bristle fibers which compress when gripped between the wire axis and flare outwardly in a random arrangement.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,161,554 discloses the use of bristles with varying diameter along the longitudinal axis of the bristle such that they produce a random configuration depending on where they are engaged with the wire axis.
- these patents do not solve the previously addressed problem of clumping without the use of a separate combing implement.
- the present invention contemplates an improved mascara brush having three sections or zones of bristle configuration along the length of the brush portion. Each zone is defined by the diameter, length, stiffness and density of the bristles contained therein. Preferably, the effective overall stiffness of the brush varies form zone to zone.
- the middle cylindrical section is comprised of a combination of stiff and supple bristles intermingled throughout the section, and each of the end portions is comprised of one or more bristle types.
- the end sections comprise a third bristle type.
- At least one end bristle type is the same as one of the bristle types utilized in the middle section.
- the diameter of the middle portion of the brush is preferably 0.325 inches or greater, larger than that of the standard mascara brush.
- the bristles of the middle section are preferably comprised of a combination of stiff, irregularly-shaped synthetic "goat" fibers of about 0.004 to 0.006 inches in diameter and soft ultrafine fibers of about 0.001 to 0.002 inches in diameter. These fibers are inserted between the legs of a wire axis which has been twisted in a helical formation and inserted into a rod which extends from the cap of the mascara container. By virtue of their irregular shape, the stiff bristles are distributed throughout the middle section of the brush in a non-spiral arrangement.
- Each of the end sections of the brush contains one or more bristle types.
- the bristle composition of the tip end section may differ from that of the base end section.
- one of the bristle types used in the middle section of the brush is also used in either or both of the end sections of the brush.
- at least one of the bristle types used in the middle section will be absent from either or both of the tip or base end sections.
- the bristles contained in at least one of the end portions of the brush are preferably comprised of hollow synthetic fibers of about 0.004 to 0.006 inches in diameter, most preferably of about 0.005 inches.
- These fibers are gripped between the wire core in the standard fashion, such that the bristles extend out from the wire in a spiral, or helical, configuration.
- one or both of the end sections are tapered such that the bristle length progressively decreases nearer the tip and/or base of the brush.
- the density of the bristles in the end portions of the brush may differ from the density in the middle portion of the brush depending on the use intended.
- the bristle density of the end sections is less than the density in the middle section.
- one or both of the end sections exhibits greater bristle density than the middle section of the brush.
- the base end section exhibits the greatest bristle density, followed by the tip end section and lastly by the middle section.
- FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view of a mascara brush according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a non- circular bristle as utilized in the middle section of a mascara brush according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a circular ultrafine bristle as utilized in the middle section of a mascara brush according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a hollow bristle as utilized in the end section of a mascara brush according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 5 is a longitudinal side view of a second embodiment of a mascara brush according to the present invention.
- the brush portion 10 is comprised of a plurality of bristles arranged in three distinct sections or zones 12,14,16 throughout the length of the brush — a base end section 12, a middle section 14 and a tip end section 16.
- the sections are distinguished by the diameter, length, stiffness and density of the bristles found in each section, preferably resulting in a variation in overall effective stiffness from zone to zone.
- Overall effective stiffness is defined by the diameter, length, stiffness and density of the bristles used in each section such that, all other things being equal, a more densely packed zone will have greater overall effective stiffness than a less densely packed zone.
- the bristles of all three sections of the brush are mounted to a metal wire 24 which is bent at its midpoint, forming the brush tip 26, and twisted about itself in a helical configuration as is known in the art.
- the pitch of the metal helix is preferably about 15.0 to 19.0 turns per inch.
- the wire 24 of the core has a diameter of about 0.0270 to 0.0290 inches.
- the bristles are gripped at their midpoints between the twisted wire and extend outwardly from the helical axis 24.
- the wire axis extends longitudinally beyond the last bristle at the base 27 of the brush portion 10 and is fixedly housed in a hollow rod 28 projecting from a cylinder 30, which may function as the cap of the mascara container.
- the middle section 14 of the brush 10 is generally cylindrical in shape due to the fact that the bristles 22 of this section are of relatively uniform length.
- the diameter of the middle section 14 of the brush portion is preferably about 0.325 inches or greater, most preferably about 0.350 inches. This diameter is significantly greater than that of the standard mascara brush, so as to facilitate use with high viscosity mascara formulations and provide maximum exposure of the brush to the lashes.
- Longer bristles, such as the ones used in the present invention, were formerly believed to be too flexible to provide the stiffness and control required for mascara application.
- the tri-sectional configuration and combination of bristle types utilized by the present invention allows for the use of such longer bristles while maintaining the stiffness required for optimal mascara application.
- the bristles 22,23 utilized in the middle cylindrical section 14 of the brush are of at least two types: preferably, at least one soft bristle type 23 for applying the mascara and at least one stiff bristle type 22 for combing the mascara through the lashes.
- soft bristles are defined as those bristles which have relatively low flexural strength, i.e., resistance to bending, whereas "stiff" bristles have substantially greater flexural strength.
- Bristle stiffness varies depending on the bristle material, the diameter of the bristle and the bristle length. Thus, all other things being equal, a shorter bristle is more stiff than a longer bristle and a thicker bristle is stiffer than a thin bristle.
- hollow bristles are generally more flexible than solid bristles of the same material and dimensions. As used herein, solid synthetic bristles having a diameter less than 0.004 inches are considered “soft” whereas solid synthetic bristles of 0.004 inches or greater diameter are considered “stiff.”
- the bristles utilized in the present invention may exhibit a variety of the cross-sections known in the art.
- the soft bristles are preferably of generally circular cross-section and may be formed of various synthetic fibers, such as polyamide, polyesters, polyolefin and the like.
- the diameter of the soft bristle fiber is preferably about 0.001 to 0.002 inches to provide the requisite suppleness for applying the mascara.
- the stiff bristles are preferably of irregular or non-circular cross section, similar to that of natural goat hairs. These fibers may be formed synthetically from any of the known materials listed above.
- the preferred stiff bristle has a diameter of about 0.004 to 0.006 inches, most preferably about 0.005 inches.
- the combination of stiff bristles 22 and soft bristles 23 comprising the middle section 14 of the brush are fed together through the legs of the twisted wire axis 24 and are gripped at their midpoints therein.
- the bristles 22,23 of the middle section 14 may be more or less densely packed than the bristles 18,20 of either of the end sections 12,16.
- the density of the stiff bristles 22 of the middle section 14 is about five to ten bristles per turn, and the bristle density of the soft bristles 23 of the middle section 14 is about eighteen to thirty-two bristles per turn.
- the density of the stiff bristles 22 is about thirteen to twenty four bristles per turn and the density of the soft bristles 23 is about to eighteen bristles per turn.
- the stiff bristles 22 of the middle section 14 project from the wire axis 24 in a non- spiral arrangement. This non-spiral arrangement produces a fuller, more uniform bristle distribution throughout the middle section 14 of the brush.
- Each of the end sections 12,16 of the brush 10 is comprised of one or more bristle types.
- the bristles of the end sections 12,16 are of a different bristles of the middle section 14.
- a preferred bristle type comprises tubular fibers of hollow circular cross-section, as shown in FIG. 4.
- These bristles 18,20 are known to be manufactured of various synthetic materials, such as polyamide, polyesters, and polyolefins, and are available in varying diameters.
- a preferred embodiment utilizes a hollow nylon fiber of about 0.004 to 0.006 inches in outer diameter, most preferably about 0.005 inches.
- the diameter and stiffness of one of the bristle types used in one or both of the end sections 12,16 is the same as the diameter and stiffness of one of the bristle types used in the middle section 14 of the brush.
- neither end section will contain the same combination of bristle types as those contained in the middle section.
- the middle section 14 may contain bristle A and bristle B and the end sections 12,16 may both contain bristle A but not bristle B.
- the tip end section 16 may contain bristle A and the base end section 12 may contain bristle B, or vice versa.
- the bristle composition of the base end section 12 varies from that of the tip end section 16, such that the diameter and stiffness of at least one of the bristle types contained in the base end section 12 is different than the diameter and stiffness of the bristles used in the tip end section 16.
- the tip end section 16 may more advantageously serve as a combing implement and may require a stiffer bristle type than that used in the base end section 12.
- the bristle density of the end sections 12,16 may vary from that of the middle section 14.
- the tip end section 16 utilizes twenty to forty bristles per turn and the base end section 12 utilizes thirty to sixty bristles per turn. Most preferably, the tip end section 16 utilizes twenty seven bristles per turn.
- the middle section 14 will be less densely packed than one or both of the end sections 12,16. In an alternative embodiment, the middle section 14 exhibits greater bristle density than one or both end sections 12,16.
- the fibers 18,20 utilized in the end sections 12,16 of the brush are gripped between the legs of the wire axis 24 at their midpoints. It is known that hollow fibers have a tendency to flare outwardly in a substantially V-shaped arrangement, thereby producing a random distribution of bristles at the face of the brush. However, it is preferred in the present invention that the end sections 12,16 of the brush maintain a spiral arrangement. Therefore, when using hollow bristles in the end sections 12,16 of the brush, the bristle density must be adjusted to assure a substantially spiral arrangement in these end sections.
- one or both of the end sections 12,16 of the brush are preferably designed to have a sharp taper such that the bristles 18 at either end of the brush are progressively shorter than those bristles 20 immediately adjacent to the middle section 14 of the brush portion 10.
- the sharp taper of this preferred embodiment clearly distinguishes the end sections 12,16 of the brush from the middle section 14 of the brush.
- This sharp taper has several advantages. For example, the tip end section 16 is useful as a styling tool for reaching into corners and combing through the delicate lashes of the lower eyelid.
- the short, stiff bristles of the base end section 12 serve to keep the middle section 14 of the brush cleaner upon removal from a mascara container by dispensing of any excess mascara accumulated at the opening of the container before it reaches the longer, more flexible bristles 22,23 of the middle section 14. These functions are further advanced by the difference in overall effective stiffness from one zone to the next.
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Applications Claiming Priority (5)
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US08/415,289 US5482059A (en) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-04-03 | Triple zone mascara brush |
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US08/623,762 US5709230A (en) | 1995-04-03 | 1996-03-29 | Triple zone mascara brush |
PCT/US1996/004297 WO1996031143A1 (en) | 1995-04-03 | 1996-04-02 | Triple zone mascara brush |
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EP0763989B1 EP0763989B1 (en) | 2003-07-02 |
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CA (1) | CA2191846C (en) |
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